How to Connect Speakers to Your Laptop

If you have a laptop then you'll know that the built in speakers leave a lot to be desired. This article will show you how to connect up a decent set of speakers to your laptop without costing the earth.

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Steps

1. 1
   

   Choose a set of speakers.
   Choose a set of speakers. Decide whether or not you want a subwoofer or if you want to go for full on 5.1 surround sound. You don't need to spend a fortune but don't go for the cheapest 'value' set.
2. 2
   

   Connect the 3.
   Connect the 3.5mm jack plug to the headphones out of your laptop.
3. 3
   Adjust the volume on your laptop to at least 80. You can do this by clicking on the sound icon in the taskbar and sliding it up.
   
   
   
4. 4
   

   Connect the plug to a mains outlet and turn the speakers on.
   Connect the plug to a mains outlet and turn the speakers on.
5. 5
   

   Turn the volume on the speakers to their minimum.
   Turn the volume on the speakers to their minimum.
6. 6
   Play some music using the laptop, then slowly turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level.
   
   
   
7. 7
   Enjoy listening to your music

Tips

• You can use streaming sites like Spotify or We7 to listen to music for free. This enables you to enjoy a wider range of music.
• Play around with your laptops sound settings and adjust effects, the equaliser etc.
• Some speakers incorporate an MP3 cradle to store your MP3 Player or iPod on whilst using it with your speakers.
• You can also use your new speakers with your MP3 player or iPod. Follow the above instructions but plug the jack into your MP3 Player instead of your laptop.

Warnings

• Never touch the subwoofer of your speakers.
• Playing with your sound settings too much may result in undesired results that are hard to undo.